Major Government Buildings Set Ablaze, From Singha Durbar to Federal Parliament

Protests that erupted in Kathmandu Valley and across the country have targeted key government and constitutional structures. Following demonstrations organized by the “Gen Z” group, the movement turned violent, leading to massive arson at Singha Durbar, the Supreme Court, and the Federal Parliament building.

The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office inside Singha Durbar was completely destroyed by fire. Similarly, the Supreme Court at Ramshah Path and the Federal Parliament building at New Baneshwor were also gutted. Protesters further set fire to the Office of the Attorney General and the Traffic Police Office.

Political leaders’ residences were also attacked. The homes of CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” and former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal were vandalized and torched. UML leaders Gokul Baskota, Mahesh Basnet, and Mahesh Bartuala also reported arson and damage to their residences.

Other major cities across the country also witnessed destruction of important physical infrastructure and leaders’ houses.

The protests escalated after 19 people were killed in police firing during the Gen Z demonstrations. The situation has now spiraled out of control, with security forces deployed at high alert nationwide.